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Sakura in Kunitachi
Today we had some great weather, and it's also the peak of the cherry blossoms season so we went to enjoy the sights on the main street south of Kunitachi station (Chuo line).
Then we went to the north side to check out a ceramics gallery and antique furniture shop. The station is the shortest way between the two sides of the tracks, and people wanting to cross with a special card are provided with a special card that allows going from one gate to another without needing a train ticket.
We also dropped by tiny postcard shop Fujikawa Ehagaki where owner Fujikawa-san creates his drawings and paintings in his atelier in the back. Many of his works include trees and birds and other animals. We were intrigued by this small cat that was together with things he had for sale, but turned out it was just a decoration. He suggested I'd take a photo with the camera that hung from my neck. :)
At the end of the afternoon we went back to the south side and headed for a place called "Hiraya Gallery" of which we had picked up a flyer of just earlier. Turned out it's an old house that's set to be torn down soon, and the people who live there have changed it into a small gallery in order to share it with others. It reminded us of Asagaya jūtaku. Hiraya Gallery can still be visited for the last time on April 17, see the official blog for details.
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Very refreshing to see such beautiful pictures amidst all news about earthquake. Gives me such positive feelings seeing your shots! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Suzanne on April 14, 2011 at 20:53